泸 (lú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 泸 (lú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 泸 (lú) means "Lu (name of a river or place)". with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 泸 stroke by stroke?

泸 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 泸 and 㳄?

泸 (lú) and 㳄 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 泸?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 氵. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 泸?

Common words containing 泸 include: 泸州 (lú zhōu) — Luzhou (a city in Sichuan); 泸水 (lú shuǐ) — Lu River; 泸定桥 (lú dìng qiáo) — Luding Bridge.

How to Write 泸

The character 泸 (lú) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

泸 is pronounced lú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lu (name of a river or place).

Common Words with 泸

泸州 lú zhōu

Luzhou (a city in Sichuan)

泸水 lú shuǐ

Lu River

泸定桥 lú dìng qiáo

Luding Bridge

Example Sentences

泸州的老窖有名。

lú zhōu de lǎo jiào yǒu míng

Luzhou's Laojiao (liquor) is famous.

泸水在云南省。

lú shuǐ zài yún nán shěng

Lu River is in Yunnan Province.

泸定桥在四川。

lú dìng qiáo zài sì chuān

Luding Bridge is in Sichuan.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 泸

What does 泸 (lú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 泸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 泸 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 泸?

What common words use 泸?

How to Write 泸 (lú)